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7/18/12 at 3:55pm

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I've looked through a few threads and most of them talk about recording TV shows. Is there any way to get a tuner and just watch TV on my monitor? I'm getting rid of my TV because I turn it on maybe once in a blue moon, but I would still like the keep the option of watching cable open if I ever felt like it.

There are some cards for like $25 on Newegg and others for near $200. What exactly am I looking for?

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7/18/12 at 6:01pm

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Depends on a few things.

1. Do you have a cable box that you are keeping? (What company also)

2. Do you want or need a DVR type of function?

3. What kind of formats do you want to save in? (This will partly depend on resolution)

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7/18/12 at 9:46pm

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Cable box is in the front room, I'm just using a normal coaxial wall plug.
Company is Baja Broadband.

I didn't plan on recording anything, I just wanted to watch whatever was on. "Live" I guess is the best way to put it?

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7/18/12 at 11:35pm

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Then any tuner with Clear QAM will work for you. I would stay away from the USB ones mainly because I haven't had much luck with them. As far as a brands to look at I prefer Hauppauge and Diamond media. Most of them will have a DVR function to them but it isn't necessary for you. Just make sure it is W7 compatible or you will go crazy trying to make it work.

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7/19/12 at 1:44am

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815306023

So this one's on Newegg, supports Windows 7 and Clear QAM. Good to hook?

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7/19/12 at 2:30pm

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That should be fine. I had some trouble figuring out Baja's Clear QAM service. If you are getting channels to your tv without going through a cable box then you should be all set to go.

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Awesome, I appreciate all the help.

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